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Rise Above the Triggers Today - Thanksgiving Message

Thanksgiving can be a beautiful day of gratitude… but let’s be real, it can also be a minefield of potential triggers. Family dynamics, old habits, or even the pressure to make everything perfect can test anyone’s patience.

But here’s a truth to carry with you: What triggers you doesn’t define you. How you rise above it? That’s where the magic is.

Today, if something (or someone) pushes your buttons, take a breath. Remember, you have the power to choose your response. Let gratitude guide your reactions and rise above anything that tries to pull you down.

Wishing you a day full of clarity, connection, and joy.

To your Momentum & Mastery,
Spencer



About Spencer Combs:

Spencer Combs is a business leader and author of Momentum and Mastery: The Business Leader's Guide to Fastrack Unshakeable Profit, Productivity, and Purpose. With a passion for helping others transform their challenges into opportunities, Spencer offers unique insights through his events, coaching programs, and daily text messages.


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